There's a difference between whether you can take the exam, and whether it has any meaning towards being a VCP or not.
What I mean is, anyone can attempt the exam - even my mum. But it only has any meaning if you also complete the other requirements for VCP - which for a newbie DOES include training.
So if my mum passed the exam, but that's all she did, she wouldn't be a VCP.
You can check which requirements apply to you here: VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization 2020 (VCP-DCV 2020)
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